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I called BMW Genius and asked about differences between the 2 modes. Other than the regenerative braking difference, the genius said that in Adaptive the transmission will shift based on your current driving style. He said when driving more aggressively, the transmission will downshift earlier and hold gears longer before up-shifting. When driving moderately the transmission will shift the same in both modes. Steering and suspension are the same for either mode. He confirmed that both modes will use the navigation system to decide when to use electric vs. ICE.
Hybrid = smooth coasting (closing in on vehicles in front will cause regenerative braking) and non-sport transmission shifting
Adaptive = regenerative braking and possibly more aggressive shifting, depending on the current driving style. He said Adaptive does not learn your driving style. So it will not change based on driver profiles.
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